Over 120 leading economists, including Nobel winner Joseph Stiglitz, demand immediate suspension of Sri Lanka's debt repayments following catastrophic Cyclone Ditwah. Read their urgent plea for a new restructuring plan.
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Three Sri Lankan men were arrested after a viral video showed them setting a wild elephant on fire. The animal later died, sparking outrage and highlighting the nation's human-elephant conflict.
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Cyclone Ditwah's devastating floods in Sri Lanka have claimed nearly 500 lives, affecting 10% of the population. The vital tourism sector faces a severe blow as the country aims for recovery. Read the full story.
Deadly floods from Cyclone Ditwah claim nearly 500 lives in Sri Lanka, crippling the vital tourism sector during its peak season. Discover the impact and recovery efforts.
Two London women are stranded without food or water in Sri Lanka's tea mountains after Cyclone Ditwah. Their daughter says the UK government has no evacuation plan. Read more.
Satellite imagery reveals catastrophic flooding in Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah, killing 366 and displacing over a million. President Dissanayake calls it the nation's worst-ever natural disaster.
Survivors in Sri Lanka recount the terror and destruction of Cyclone Ditwah, which struck in December 2024. Read their harrowing stories and the ongoing recovery efforts.
Catastrophic flooding across South and Southeast Asia has killed over 1,100 people. Sri Lanka and Indonesia deploy military as rescue efforts intensify. Full report.
Cyclone Ditwah devastates Sri Lanka with severe flooding and landslides. Over 334 dead, 120,000 displaced, and flights diverted. The UK Foreign Office issues a severe weather warning. Read the latest travel advice.
Catastrophic floods and landslides in Sri Lanka and South-East Asia have killed hundreds. Meanwhile, Iran faces severe drought and the US sees a dramatic cold snap. Read the full analysis.
Catastrophic flooding across South Asia has killed over 100 people and displaced millions. Governments are scrambling to respond as climate change is blamed for the extreme weather. Read the full report.
Catastrophic flooding and landslides across Asia have killed over 1,000 people. Rescue teams are in a desperate search for survivors. Follow the latest developments here.
Rescue and recovery operations are ongoing in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and Thailand following catastrophic flooding. Hundreds are dead, thousands missing. Read more on the international response.
Catastrophic flooding and cyclones have killed over 900 people and displaced four million across Asia. Read the full report on the devastating impact and international aid appeals.
Devastating flash floods and landslides across Asia have killed nearly 1,000 people. Sri Lanka and Indonesia deploy military forces for rescue and aid as the climate crisis intensifies monsoon rains. Read the full report.
Floodwaters rise in Sri Lanka's capital, displacing families as cyclone death toll nears 200. Authorities evacuate thousands. Read the latest on this extreme weather crisis.
Nearly 200 people have died and hundreds are missing after Cyclone Ditwah caused severe flooding and mudslides in Sri Lanka, submerging parts of the capital Colombo. Discover how the nation is responding.
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Heavy rain from Cyclone Ditwah has caused severe flooding in Sri Lanka, killing 69 people and displacing over 18,000. Rescue efforts are underway as authorities warn of worsening conditions.
Over a quarter of UK Gen Z have defaulted on debt. Learn what a default means, its serious consequences for your credit file, and how to avoid one to protect your financial future.
Severe flooding and landslides in Sri Lanka have killed 56. Discover the latest travel advice, flight disruptions, and how to stay safe if you have a trip planned.
Cyclone Ditwah has claimed 56 lives in Sri Lanka with 21 missing. Over 44,000 affected as storm now moves toward southern India. Red alerts issued.
Extreme weather grips Europe and Asia: 75,000 homes in Poland lost power due to heavy snow, while Sri Lanka faces deadly floods. Read the full analysis.
Cyclone Ditwah has claimed at least 56 lives in Sri Lanka, triggering landslides and floods. The storm is now tracking towards India, prompting red alerts. Read the latest updates.
At least 31 dead and 14 missing as brutal monsoon causes severe flooding and landslides in Sri Lanka. Over 250mm of rain expected. Follow for live updates.
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